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SH52 NPX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 NPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 107,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Underseal corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 105,296 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear have two number plates attached to vehicle current on top of old plates (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear behind under tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety underneath vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front haedlamp lenses hazy/cloudy

Front windscreen has wiper scoring

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear across rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel grating when rotated(internal brake componentsmaybe insecure)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil service light on

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,572 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,868 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SH52 NPX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH52 NPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH52 NPX registered?

SH52 NPX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is SH52 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 NPX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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